Business Development Manager is needed for our client, an ambitious and rapidly growing software business based in Twickenham, South West London with customers all over the world. They have built a world-class SEO and content marketing software platform that helps companies of all sizes get the best return from their websites.

They are now developing the exciting next generation of their software using advanced Big Data analytics and machine learning to give content marketing and SEO teams an even greater competitive edge. They have spent several years developing a unique global proposition and are starting to see some significant and award winning results with major eCommerce clients as they roll-out their new solution internationally.

To support this development they're looking for a passionate and ambitious business development leader to take their unique proposition to a broad spectrum of international clients.

The role is varied and interesting and will suit someone who has a track record of success developing new business relationships for digital marketing agencies, software businesses or consultancies. This is very much a data-driven consultative sales process and they seek to earn their prospective clients' trust by sharing fresh impactful insights and data that challenges clients to think differently.

As such they'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone with a track record of selling similar solutions at a senior level to companies in this space.

Responsibilities:

Developing new business relationships and sales

Building international channel partnerships

Networking across existing client groups to win new business

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Several years' experience selling digital marketing solutions to senior executives in major companies

Solid grounding in all aspects of SEO/Content Marketing

Personal Skills:

Relevant sector experience but attitude and desire are just as important

Passionate with a burning desire to make a significant impact in your role

Desire to accelerate your career in a role where you have plenty of autonomy to get things done the way you think they should be

Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to communicate technical concepts concisely and inspirationally at c-level

Organised and capable of working on multiple tasks efficiently

Ambitious - they're looking for talented candidates that want to run large chunks of the company in the near-future

You'll be confident in your leadership abilities and know you will be a success in whatever challenge you take on

Technical Skills:

Good working experience of Google Analytics and Google Search Console

Extensive use of SEO Tools and Excel

Bonus Skills (Desirable but not essential)!

Fluency in other European languages (especially French)

Track record of sales success with eCommerce businesses

Experience with BI Tools such as Tableau and PowerBI

Why work with them?

They're an ambitious young, fast-growing company intent on building world-class software for a global customer base of leading brands, agencies and e-commerce sites. You'll have ample opportunity to shine, to share your knowledge and learn from a talented team. They offer a competitive package, opportunities for international travel and have a passionate and fun culture, flexible working arrangements and a great working environment.

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary:

£35,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience

Uncapped commission, OTE £70,000 - £90,000

Benefits:

EMI approved share option scheme

Career progression

International travel opportunities

Encouragement to attend international SEO conferences and training days

Flexible working arrangements

Relaxed office environment - with a WIFI enabled garden (and team BBQs in the summer and snow ball fights in the winter!)

You'll be joining a growing company, with a unique global proposition, at an early enough stage to make a big contribution to our success and to accelerate your career